Current Small Groups

Small groups are a great way to enter into community on The Journey here at Word of Life. To join a small group, contact the small group leader. The small group leader can answer questions, give further instructions, and give directions to where the group is meeting. If childcare is provided by your small group, please discuss childcare plans with your leader before your group begins.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDSCircle of Friends is a gathering of senior adults (55+) who meet monthly for fellowship and a meal.

Leader: Pastor Derek VreelandDerek is the Discipleship Pastor at Word of Life. In addition to teaching and overseeing small groups, he enjoys reading, running, hiking, and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs. Email:
Phone: 816-233-6367Dates: Second Thursday of the month Time: 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.Location: It varies from month to month

CELEBRATE RECOVERYA small-group-based support ministry for those on the journey of following Jesus while looking for encouragement to overcome the difficulties of life

Leader: Pastor Derek VreelandDerek is the Discipleship Pastor at Word of Life. In addition to teaching and overseeing small groups, he enjoys reading, running, hiking, and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs. Email:
Phone: 816-233-6367Dates: Every Wednesday nightTime: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Location: Word of Life Church: Life CenterChildcare? Yes

WOLC MOM'S GROUPSimple. Real Connection

Leaders: Ashlie Zahnd & Tammy MillerThis gathering for moms and kids meets twice a month as a place for moms to connect with other moms at Word of Life.Email:
Phone: 816-294-0095 Dates: First and third Tuesdays Time: 9:00 a.m.Location: Word of Life ChurchChildcare? Yes

BIBLE STUDY FOR REAL LIFE CHANGEMeeting for Bible study and conversation (This group meets on an ongoing basis. Feel free to join at anytime.)

Leaders: Barry and Cynthia Morehead Barry and Cynthia are both graduates of Ozark Christian College with degrees in Christian Education. They spent almost a decade in vocational ministry and are passionate about the body of Christ. They have been married for 34 years, and have four children, and four grandchildren.

Email: Phone: 816-262-1172 Date: Sunday mornings, beginning January 17 Time: 9:00 - 9:55 a.m. Location: Word of Life Church, The Life Center Childcare? No, but children are welcome to join their parents

SERMON STUDY GROUPGoing deeper into the content of the Sunday morning sermon

Leader: Chris Sargent Chris has been at Word of Life for over 20 years and has been leading this small group since January 2013.

One recent participant said, "I came to Divorce Recovery a sad, broken, angry and completely dysfunctional person. Through this class I have been set free by the grace of God! I have joy again!!!"

THE JOSEPH COMPANYA monthly small group for women and men who want to grow in Christ and improve as servant-leaders, people who are passionate about living the love of Christ in the workplace and in their neighborhoods

Leader: Pastor Derek VreelandDerek is the Discipleship Pastor at Word of Life. In addition to teaching and overseeing small groups, he enjoys reading, running, hiking, and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs. Email:
Phone: 816-233-6367Dates: Second Saturday of the month Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.Location: Word of Life Church: Life CenterChildcare? No

The Joseph Company will NOT meet in November and December. We will resume on January 14, 2017

Breakfast is served at 9:00 AM. (Breakfast is always home-cooked and free.) Sessions feature a top-notch guest speakers and a DVD-based leadership skill development sessions from top speakers.

For more information about our Small Group ministry, contact Pastor Derek Vreeland at the church office (816) 233-6367 or fill out the form below.